Peru country code: +51
To call Peru from abroad, dial +51 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How to dial Peru
- 1. Start with +51. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Peruin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +51 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 912 345 678 โ +51 912 345 678
- Landline
- Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.
Peru at a glance
- Country code
- +51
- Main language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTCโ5 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.23/min landline ยท $0.11/min mobile
Questions about calling Peru
- What is the country code for Peru?
- +51. From outside Peru, dial +51 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Peru from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 912 345 678 becomes +51 912 345 678.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Peru?
- Only if the number starts with 0. Mobile numbers in Peru are written without it; where a number does start with 0, leave it out after +51.
- What time zone is Peru in?
- UTCโ5 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Peru?
- The main language is Spanish.
- How much does it cost to call Peru?
- $0.23 per minute to landlines and $0.11 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Peru need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.